Backstage in the rest area.
Most of the students were injured, and they waited quietly.
Fierce fighting spirit surged in their eyes.
But now, that fighting spirit was no longer directed at Yu Sheng.
However strong Yu Sheng was, fighting a hundred alone was hardly realistic.
The ultimate champion could only emerge from among them.
Their only regret, perhaps, was that winning this championship would be somewhat dishonorable.
Then Yu Sheng's figure appeared in the distance.
Everyone immediately looked over, meeting Yu Sheng's calm gaze.
Silence hung in the air.
In just a month of competition, Yu Sheng had cast an unshakable shadow over their hearts, like a great mountain weighing upon them.
It drove them to despair.
They even had to admit that, however unwilling they were to accept defeat, when they recalled him alone at night, they still felt somewhat powerless and helpless.
Even now, if they wanted to win the championship, they first had to surround Yu Sheng and take him out.
Sometimes, even as his competitors, they occasionally thought... it was quite unfair.
"No matter what, I, Wu Qianqiu, will always recognize you, Yu Sheng, as the champion of this tournament."
"You deserve it."
"Once the competition is over, I'll come to Ink Academy in person to apologize."
Wu Qianqiu was the first to step forward.
Just as he had when Ink Academy entered the city.
Only...
The purpose of his visit had changed.
But...
He was still himself, daring to step forward first, daring to speak his mind.
Respect was respect.
There was nothing to hide!
Most of the other students also stood, silently looking at Yu Sheng. Though they said nothing, their meaning was clear.
"I haven't lost yet."
"The championship... belongs to Ink Academy."
Yu Sheng spoke quietly, then, as the host made